http://infogr.am/If-My-Dog-Could-Speak/
In this infographic I added more statistics, and I also put
the video on the infographic. I cited all the pictures in the video, and the
two sites I used for the facts about pit bulls. My project is all about
representation, and how these animals are misrepresented. Steve Bakers article
called Animals, Representation, and Reality, talks about how people view
animals. They often listen to what people say, until they have a one on one experience
with one themselves. If someone sees a news article about a pit bull biting off
someone’s fingers, and they have never been around a pit bull, they will most
likely be scared of them. Many humans just listen to what they are told. Baker
talks about how seeing animals in different environments can also change our
view. If you see a pit bull playing with a baby, you may think he is sweet. If
you see a pit bull tied to a chain in a yard, he may be barking and growling,
and you would think he is mean and aggressive. What you may not know, is that
he was barking to get your attention, because he has been out there for a week
without any food or water. I care so much about how these animals are being
represented because I have one, and I don’t like when parents don’t let their
kids pet him because he is a “mean dog”. I had a woman at the vet tell me he
was adorable, and when she asked what kind of dog he was, and I responded, she
said “well he doesn’t act like a pit bull”. Some say ignorance is bliss, but this
ignorance is killing thousands of dogs a year. Ignorance is banning this breed
in cities, and states, all over the country. If people knew more about the
topic, then maybe they would love to help. If it was a lab, or a poodle being
treated this way I bet thousands of people would be willing to help. This
infographic shows how misleading media is, and how pit bulls are actually nice,
loyal dogs.
Works
Cited
"ATTS Breed
Statistics | American Temperament Test Society, Inc.." American
Temperament Test Society, Inc. | A sound mind in a sound body. N.p., n.d.
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Baker, Steve.
"Animals, Representation, and reality." Guest Editor's
Introduction 9 (2001): n. pag. Animal Society. Web. 25 Apr. 2013.
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Tribune ~ A Progressive Community." Booman Tribune ~ A Progressive
Community. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2013.
<http://www.boomantribune.com/story/2008/9/4/131057/5736>.
"PIT BULLS
RECENTLY SCORED ABOVE 121 OTHER BREEDS IN TERMS OF TEMPERAMENT. MAYBE THAT’S
WHY THEY WERE AMERICA’S NANNY DOG. | Yonah Ward Grossman." YONAH WARD
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<http://www.ywgrossman.com/newblog/?p=408>.
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Watson, Jennifer.
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admin. "Why People Hate Pit Bulls | Defend Pit Bulls." Defend
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I think that most people just profile pit bulls as mean because of the horror stories that they are told. Every dog has a bad side, and if a certain person brings that out then they're going to attack. No one actually knows a dog unitl they have one, and when a dog becomes accustomed to seeing certain people, they will act differently when others come around. Pit Bulls are a perfect example of never judging a book by it's cover, because they look mean on the outside, but in reality they are some of the best dogs in the world. I liked your passion with your projects, it's impossible to get a good grade, or make a good presentation without having a passion for what you are doing.
ReplyDeleteThis really makes people rethink their opinions on pit bulls. I the infographic website you used as well. It was very creative. I have never seen something like that before.
ReplyDeleteAlthough your video was really hard to watch at some points, it is such a good and honest way to get the real image of pit bulls out there. It really shows that they are only trying to obey and please their owners. Really good job.
ReplyDeleteI agree that when most people think about pitbulls they profile them as mean and agresive dogs. Not going to lie, I done it on a few occasions. But it honestly only matters how the dog is raised.
ReplyDeleteI think it's so sad that people think all pit bulls are mean when they aren't. I liked your project- It's awesome how passionate you are about pit bulls.
ReplyDeleteSadly, stereotypes are what society is used to and will continue to have about everything. However, I like to think that dogs are mirrors of the people. Bad people will have "bad" dogs but average or good people will have average or good dogs.
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